Comments on: A Diabetic I Know’s Vision Has Suddenly Gotten Too Blurry. Could It Be Retinopathy?

By: Face T

Face T — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:03:04 +0000

He needs to go to a retinal specialist i.e. a real doctor who can actually diagnose the condition and not just refer you to get help from association. If it is rentinopathy, it can usually be addressed with laser and injections. My mother, who is diabetic and has retinopathy, went for treatment 10 years ago, and repeating it again now (her vision is okay, not great but not blurry – thanks to the treatment).
Good luck

By: DeltaPi1

DeltaPi1 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:07:00 +0000

This is a tell tale sign of Retinopathy, a condition that cannot be reversed. After years of high blood sugar, the capillaries in the eye break down and bleeding can occur. Your friend needs to go to the opthalmologist and get tested. He/she may need laser surgery to correct the problem, and should focus on controlling his sugars.
Retinopathy is irreversible, but its progress can be stopped with good control.

By: Daisee

Daisee — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:55:23 +0000

Blurry vision is usually related to having high blood sugar. He needs to control it with diet, exercise and medication.